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KS10 XMM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,325 mi
Last recorded124,325 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 XMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 124,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 124,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 124,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 116,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 115,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 114,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 114,912 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255.30.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,910 miles

NOTE aftermarket wheels fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of o/s and n/sfront to rear pipes leading to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

side and headlights stay on all the time

Fail 13 Jun 2019 114,910 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (b))

NOTE aftermarket wheels fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of o/s and n/sfront to rear pipes leading to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

side and headlights stay on all the time

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 114,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 103,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,945 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 78,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,195 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KS10 XMM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS10 XMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS10 XMM registered?

KS10 XMM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is KS10 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS10 XMM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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